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The science of teaching reading and English learners: Understanding the issues and advocating for equity Alba A. Ortiz, María E. Fránquiz & Gilberto P. Larah In this article, the authors explore how using and centering strategies that celebrate English Learners and advocates for equity. A little secret: Oral language development plays a key role.

How To Get Help With Essay Writing Novel Study in English Classes 😍 This book’s worksheets, lessons, and writing prompts can be used in the ELA classroom before, during, or after reading a literary classic. The worksheets have great composition prompts for middle school, high school, home school, adult education, or college-level English Language Arts and writing students. We use learning resources at this link. https://lnkd.in/erjKxH5F

Are you an ENGLISH TEACHER? Here's your chance to WIN a signed copy of my soon-to-be-published book "ONE RULE ENGLISH - Why grammar s*cks & how to fix it." If you're an English teacher and a 1st connection, just let me know in the comments that you're interested (or send me a DM). The lucky winner(s) will be announced on 31 January. 👉🏻 Hi, I'm Leon, and I help English language teachers discover how a One Rule approach to grammar empowers them and their students. Grammar should HELP, not hinder, so less is more: One Rule, to rule them all #englishteacher #tesol #onerulegrammar #whygrammarsucks #tefl  

As an English teacher, I've had the pleasure of introducing my students to some truly captivating books that sparked meaningful discussions and enhanced language skills. 🌟 Here are a few recommendations that have been a hit in my classes: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee This classic novel not only explores important themes of justice and morality but also provides rich language and character development. My students have always found the narrative compelling and the characters relatable. The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald Taking my students into the Roaring Twenties, this novel is a fantastic exploration of the American Dream and its complexities. The symbolism and vivid language make it an excellent choice for analysis and discussion. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon This unique and thought-provoking novel is narrated by a young boy with autism. It opens doors for discussions about perspective, empathy, and understanding differences. My students have gained valuable insights from this book. What books have you successfully used in your classes? Let's exchange recommendations and create a collaborative resource for English teachers! #BookRecommendations #EnglishTeaching #LiteratureInEducation #LanguageLearning

One thing secondary English language teachers would do well to consider is the role phonics plays in their curricula--not as something to teach directly to everyone, but individually or in small-group instruction. This upcoming fall, we will be gradually releasing decodable books for secondary, starting with books at a level 1. "Decodable books are certainly not meant to serve as everything a child reads, but rather as a foundation for skill development. Many books in this category do hold meaning and story..." https://lnkd.in/gWjTMYDx

How to teach English effectively in a multilingual classroom The educational bodies can support teachers by creating bilingual dictionaries, textbooks, and language handbooks in local languages, writes Gauri Puranik Read full Article on - https://lnkd.in/dUZPYZXE

Is it possible to master the basics of English grammar and to learn how to build correct complex sentences without drowning in too much abstract theory? The authors of this book believe it is. Getting to Grips with Grammar offers you the tools to do so. The book provides insight into the building blocks of English grammar and into the various word categories. It explains complex matters such as the tenses and modality in a transparent way and it shows you how to make your syntax more sophisticated. It also contains exercises, answers, and concise explanations. Its target audience is wide and varied, including professionals who need English in a business context, EFL students in secondary and tertiary education, students majoring in subjects other than English who are required to write papers or give presentations in English, and both teachers of English and native speakers simply seeking to revise their grammar. Info: Getting to Grips with Grammar - A Shortcut to English Grammar | Nadine Van den Eynden Morpeth & Raf Erzeel | 9789044139600, 292 blz., € 29. Antwerpen/Apeldoorn: Garant. Bestelbaar in de betere boekhandel, Bol.com en bij de uitgever (info@maklu.be) of de website https://lnkd.in/eTy6jRcR

Has your high-schooler fallen behind? There is a key factor in why some students make it with less effort. This factor hides in plain sight. Comment below and I will share it with you. While my professional expertise is in English Language Arts, this missing key affects all subjects.

Watching English movies can be one of the best ways to improve English. At least it is much better than reading English language teaching books. Because the English language used in textbooks is artificial and the teaching methods used are not very effective. is appropriate). But the English language used in English movies and series is English, which is much closer in its use. And most importantly, the used dialect is closer to the real dialect. But this movie, if used in the right way, is not very effective in improving your English.